geo2007
Jan 30, 2008, 12:50 PM
Hi,
I am on H1B visa arrived in the US in October 2006. My wife and child are on H4. For 2006 I filed 1040NR and consequently could not claim my wife and child as dependants.
From what I understand now I can file form 1040 or 1040A based on substantial presence (351 days in 2007 in the US plus some 80 days in 2006)...
1. Is this correct? Can I file as a resident alien Form 1040 or 1040 A filling jointly with my wife since she does not work and has no income?
2. Provided I do file either 1040 or 1040A, how do I claim my wife and child as dependents if they don't have a SSN. Can I live SSN entries blank and insert in the ITIN W7 form for both of them? Would this work?
3. What is the difference between 1040 and 1040A? Which one applies to my case?
4. Can I claim the interest I have paid on my mortgage for 2007?
Thank you very much, I appreciate all the help.
I am on H1B visa arrived in the US in October 2006. My wife and child are on H4. For 2006 I filed 1040NR and consequently could not claim my wife and child as dependants.
From what I understand now I can file form 1040 or 1040A based on substantial presence (351 days in 2007 in the US plus some 80 days in 2006)...
1. Is this correct? Can I file as a resident alien Form 1040 or 1040 A filling jointly with my wife since she does not work and has no income?
2. Provided I do file either 1040 or 1040A, how do I claim my wife and child as dependents if they don't have a SSN. Can I live SSN entries blank and insert in the ITIN W7 form for both of them? Would this work?
3. What is the difference between 1040 and 1040A? Which one applies to my case?
4. Can I claim the interest I have paid on my mortgage for 2007?
Thank you very much, I appreciate all the help.